The discursive mind
By: Rom Harré, Grant Gillett.
Contributors: Gillett, Grant, 1950-
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Discursive psychology
Description: The Discursive Mind presents an exhilarating tour of the key philosophical revolutions that are shaping contemporary psychology. Harre and Gillett herald a new paradigm in psychology, dissolving the Cartesian distinction between mind and body in favor of the discursive turn in psychological theory. This grand, interdisciplinary overview places its emphasis on discourse: the discursive origins of the self, the problem of agency and a thoroughly social understanding of personality.

In the process, the authors elevate the emotions to a far more significant place in our understanding of mind, action, and being.

The Discursive Mind is an elegant and lucidly argued book, whose theoretical breadth is matched by its treatment of a remarkable range of subjects including: consciousness, the brain, perception, thought, personality, and the emotions. Scholars, professionals, and students in psychology, communication, and sociology will find this volume provocative, insightful, delightful to read, and intellectually challenging.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-186) and indexes.